Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH773091

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2023

Are you looking for an ocean outback adventure, whilst working in a highly supportive and collaborative learning environment? 

Exciting opportunity to teach as a part of our exceptional Performing Arts Department in Western Australia’s beautiful Pilbara region 

Hedland Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a passionate and innovative Drama teacher to join their high-quality regional school.

Are you an innovative thinker looking for the next career move? Are you inspired to teach young people about performance, theatre, improvisation and production with the use of a real community theatre? Are you ready for a once in a lifetime adventure in the Pilbara?

Discover the magic of Western Australia’s North West, where the red dirt truly gets under your skin. Each weekend you could be off on a new adventure, with some of WA’s most iconic attractions right on your doorstep. Explore WA’s rugged coastline, where you’ll find plenty of fishing, crabbing and even whale watching. Or why not head inland and explore half billion-year-old gorges in Karijini? It’s practically down the road.

Living in Hedland means being part of a vibrant community, where you can excel in your career while enjoying a diverse, multicultural town, with ancient Aboriginal heritage from our, Kariyarra people, a thriving arts and culture scene, stunning landscapes, and a down-to-earth lifestyle

You’ll also get to work in a school which prides itself in supporting its staff to provide students with a supportive, inclusive environment where they can thrive. Our school is like its own community, a positive working environment where your colleagues are more like your friends.

Meet with us to find out more about our growing movement of leaders creating opportunity and lifestyle in the Pilbara.

About the Role

At Hedland SHS we have a vibrant Arts Learning Area, with a team who promots excellence across the arts. We have exceptional practical facilities including; the Matt Dann Cultural Centre (a theatre which seats 300 people) including a foyer area, green room and state of the art lighting/sound box.

We foster student development of arts ideas, skills and processes and creative and critical thinking through providing a range of teaching and learning strategies, and opportunities for personal growth. In this role, the successful applicant would ideally possess knowledge of the WA Curriculum, drama syllabus, and can weave Cross Curriculum priorities, and general capabilities into meaningful and engaging lessons

We provide ongoing pathways in Senior School that builds students confidence and management in community events and performances. Such opportunities allow for students who want to enrich their learning through the Students accessing the Arts at Hedland SHS participate in The School Production, YohFest, Music Showcases, the annual Visual Arts, Media and Photography Exhibitions, Music ensembles and Instrumental lessons.

The Ideal Teacher

As a member of the teaching team at Hedland SHS you will develop authentic and rich learning tasks, work with students to develop goals, apply a range of instruction and explicit teaching incorporating current and emerging technologies to meet the needs of our students. They display a commitment to excellence and can establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment using a restorative approach that focuses on responsibility, building resilience and self-confidence.

You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students. We are looking for someone performance driven who uses evidence based decision-making skills.

For more information – read on or register for an online meet up to find out more. 

‘Together We Achieve’ - We plan for every student to be a successful learner!

In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications may be considered.

We will consider an internal secondment opportunity for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your principal before applying.

Professional Benefits

Working at Hedland Senior High School provides you with the many professional and personal benefits of working for the Department of Education including:

• attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 a year
• locality allowance of $3,976 a year
• 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• more than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised or GROH accommodation
• Free relocation to Hedland
• Travel concessions

For more information about Port Hedland visit Port Hedland

Our school

Hedland SHS, located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.

To promote working and living in Port Hedland, we’re inviting applicants an opportunity to learn more by joining our WebEx at 4:00pm on Wednesday, 12 October

During the event, you’ll learn more about our school, our communities, and some of the incredible experiences that come from living and working in a regional area. Presenters include our Janine Keall Principal and some of our amazing staff members. At the end, we’ll wrap things up with a hugely valuable Q&A so you can really see if this is going to be the right fit for you.

Register for the event HERE

For addiotnal information or support regarding our Webex please email Tash Wuruki on Natasha.Wuruki@education.wa.edu.au

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):

• Professional knowledge;
• Professional practice; and
• Professional engagement.

Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Hedland Senior High School can be found by visiting www.hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Stephanie McDonald, Associate Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in South Hedland, by telephoning (08) 9158 1900 or emailing Stephanie.McDonald@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Stephanie McDonald on 0466 564 353.

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A two (2) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
• meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course

TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 17 October 2022

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.